I-League winner to be promoted to ISL next season

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday said that the winner of the I-League, which begins on November 12, will play in the Indian Super League (ISL) next season, without paying any fee as per the roadmap finalised three years ago. But the participation of I-League winners of the...

FIFA, Education Ministry, AIFF sign MoU, introduce Football for Schools programme to India

The All India Football Federation, Union Ministry for Education and the FIFA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to broadbase football across various schools in the country through the Football for Schools programme, in Navi Mumbai, on Sunday, October 30, 2022. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan,...

We want to focus on India, says AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa

The FIFA and AFC are happy with India’s success as the hosts of major tournaments like the just concluded FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, and want to focus more on the country as a growing football destination, said AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, who was in Navi...

Mahesh Gawli appointed as the head coach of U20 men’s football team

Former India defender Mahesh Gawli was appointed as the head coach of Under-20 men’s side, the AIFF announced on Sunday. He will replace Shanmugam Venkatesh who stepped down after India failed to qualify for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup. The decision was taken by the IM Vijayan-led All India Football...